The New York Jets have finally admitted to one of the worst failures in franchise history by trading away quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. In return, the Jets received a late-round pick swap in this year’s NFL Draft and $2.75 million in cap relief. This move comes as a huge relief to Jets fans, who have had to endure the disappointment of Wilson’s play over the past two seasons. Wilson was the Jets’ second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but he has failed to live up to expectations. He has thrown for just 4,026 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions in 23 career starts. He has also been sacked 90 times, which is the most of any quarterback in the NFL since 2021. The Jets are hoping that the trade of Wilson will allow them to move on and find a new franchise quarterback. They have been linked to several quarterbacks in the upcoming draft, including Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and Alabama’s Bryce Young. The Jets are also expected to be active in free agency, where they could target quarterbacks such as Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo.
Jets Dump Zach Wilson for Draft Pick and Cap Relief
